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By Norm Roulet, 1 November, 2024
The open letter calls on Anglo American to: Take immediate steps to compensate the people of Kabwe for the harm caused to them by Anglo American’s historic legacy

The open letter calls on Anglo American to: Take immediate steps to compensate the people of Kabwe for the harm caused to them by Anglo American’s historic legacy

Why Reparations

London – Today, 31 October 2024, ACTSA joined Barry Mulimba, resident of Kabwe and community facilitator, in handing in an open letter to CEO of Anglo American Duncan Wanblad at the company’s London HQ.

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By Norm Roulet, 1 November, 2024
Kabwe community leader Barry Mulimba discusses lead poisoning with Peter Hain at the UK House of Lords, 29 October 2024. (Photo David Whitehouse/The Africa Report)

"We are the most convenient to shoot at” Anglo American is not solely responsible for the number of people affected by lead poisoning in Kabwe continuing to increase “Justice delayed is justice denied.”

Kabwe House of Lords

For victims of lead poisoning caused by mining, justice delayed is justice denied.

Residents of Kabwe in Zambia have taken to the UK’s House of Lords to press their claims against Anglo American, who they hold responsible for lead poisoning in the community.

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By Norm Roulet, 24 October, 2024
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Why Nazis Colonial Genocide ISIS House of Lords UK Parliament hosts event on lead pollution from mining against Anglo American South Africa on behalf of around 140,000 women and children in Kabwe

23 October 2024

UK Parliament hosts event on lead pollution from mining in Zambia

Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and Lord Peter Hain will host the event in the House of Lords next week.

A panel of regional, health and legal experts will discuss the impacts of lead pollution in Kabwe. 

The panel will include Barry Mulimba, resident of Kabwe and a community leader, who is visiting the UK.

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